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Mariana Arboleda

I love learning and hope to inspire the same in my students

Education

PhD., Education

Universidad del Norte

Barranquilla, Colombia

current - 2022

  • Data Science Education
  • Advisor: Camilo Vieira, PhD

Visiting Scholar

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, USA

June 2025 - Aug 2024

  • Fulbright scholar
  • Advisor: Jennifer Chiu, PhD

MS Engineering

Universidad EAFIT

Medellín, Colombia

2022 - 2019

  • Applying Machine Learning Models in sales forecasting
  • GPA: 4.78/5.0

BS Production Engineering

Universidad EAFIT

Medellín, Colombia

2016 - 2012

  • GPA: 4.64/5.0

Project and Consulting Experience

Research assistant

Barranquilla, Colombia

Universidad del Norte

present - 2022

  • Validating psychometric instruments for measuring Teacher well-being and socio-emotional learning of students from two different countries, and leading the report of quantitative results.

Pedagogical coordinator and instructional developer

Barranquilla, Colombia

Universidad del Norte

2024

  • Coordinated a team of 5 experts to design 30 lesson plans and evaluationss for the K-11 Colombian curriculum,
  • Designed lesson plans introducing computational science, and data science, and artificial intelligence concepts

Leading Data Analyst

Barranquilla, Colombia

Universidad del Norte

2023 - 2020

  • Developed an innovative online visualization platform enabling seamless customization and download of charts, facilitating efficient data-driven analyses for the team.
  • Led a team of data analysts to collect, clean, and analyze program data, ensuring data accuracy and integrity for evidence-based decision-making.
  • Collaborated closely with other leaders and stakeholders, leveraging data insights to identify areas for improvement.
  • Pioneered the implementation of an automated evaluation process for a computational thinking maturity model.

Curriculum developer assistant

Barranquilla, Colombia

Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Ingeniería

2022

  • Cooperated with senior curriculum developers to enhance the K-12 mathematics curriculum by integrating computational thinking concepts.
  • Conducted extensive research to identify opportunities for including computational thinking in the curriculum and aligning it with learning objectives.
  • Suggested, revised, and improved a year-by-year learning progression, ensuring a seamless course-by-course progression, which is now published and accessible at Guidelines for the Integration of Computational Thinking in Mathematics.

Assistant consultant

Medellín, Colombia

Universidad EAFIT

2020

  • Worked closely with the client to ensure effective translation of their needs into the tool’s features and functionalities
  • Created an intuitive user interface using Python’s tkinter package for an electrical connections forecasting tool, enhancing user accessibility and usability.
  • Built a robust data processing pipeline, streamlining the input data for accurate forecasting and ensuring the tool’s reliability.
  • Trained the client’s in-house team on how to operate the application and interpret the forecasting results, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer and long-term usability.

Industry Experience

NA

Young Professional (Career Development Program)

Ternium Siderúrgica de Caldas

Manizales, Colombia

2019 - 2017

  • Managed an innovative project to monitor on-site construction and maintenance activities using drones
  • Designed training courses tailored for new employees enhancing their onboarding experience
  • Led regular meetings focused on industrial safety and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of ongoing learning




Teaching Experience

I am passionate about education.

Mathematics Tutoring

Universidad del Norte - I.E El Cañahuate

Barranquilla, Colombia

Dec 2023 - Jan 2023

  • Providing tailored mathematics tutoring sessions to high school students, with a strong emphasis on statistics, probability, and data visualization
  • Instilling an appreciation for Mathematics and its practical applications, with a focus on real-world examples and relevance
  • Utilizing various teaching resources to enhance comprehension of statistical concepts and data representation while recognizing the environmental limitations

Computational Thinking for Everyone

Universidad del Norte

Barranquilla, Colombia

Dec 2023 - Jul 2022

  • Teaching Computational Thinking, Data Science, and Machine Learning fundamentals for multidisciplinary students
  • Implementing a design-based research approach to refine the program using evidence from the initial offerings

Computational Thinking for High School Level Students - Remote Learning

Universidad EAFIT

Medellín, Colombia

Nov 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Engaged students in beginner-friendly activities fostering the development of computational thinking skills
  • Encouraged collaborative learning through online platforms, creating an interactive and inclusive virtual classroom

English as Second Language for Children and Adolescents

Universidad EAFIT

Medellín, Colombia

Dec 2016 - Jan 2014

  • Participated in ongoing pedagogical training programs, continuously enhancing teaching techniques
  • Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate curriculum
  • Demonstrated a passion for education and language acquisition



Selected Publications, Posters, and Talks

Opening the Machine Learning Black Box for Multidisciplinary Students: Scaffolding from GUI to Coding

2023 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)

College Station, TX, USA

2023

Interpreting Direct Sales’ Demand Forecasts Using SHAP Values

Production

2023

Introduction

In Influencing Customer Demand: An Operations Management Approach

CRC Press

2021

Sales Forecasting Difficulties’ Analysis on Colombian Direct Sales Companies

In Proceedings of the International Congress of Industrial Engineering (ICIE2019)

Springer International Publishing

2021

Integrating Data Science in the classroom: Research experiences

Cátedra Europa 2024U - niversidad del Norte

Barranquilla, Colombia

Oct 2024

Panelist

AI: Enemy or Ally?

Deeper Learning LATAM 2024

Medellín, Colombia

June 2024

Workshop Facilitator

Master class: Applied Computational Thinking in Education

Institucion Universitaria Americana

Barranquilla, Colombia

2023

Panelist

Data for Change: How Can Young People Contribute to the SDGs Using Data Science. “Innovation and Sustainability Forum: A Youthful Perspective on the SDGs”

Barranquilla Territorio STEM

Barranquilla, Colombia

2023

Panelist

Public Policy Dialogue CFK. Computational Thinking: The Future is Now

British Council Colombia

Bogotá, Colombia

2022

Panelist

Computational Thinking in School

Universidad EAFIT

Medellín, Colombia

2021

Workshop Facilitator

Student Research Groups Fair

Universidad EAFIT

Medellín, Colombia

2019

Volunteer Judge